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- Tracy L6 contributionsQuiet, beautiful place to walk or hike with paved and natural trails. We were in Rochester Minnesota for an appointment at the Mayo Clinic and wanted to get sway from the hustle and needles for awhile so took a really nice walk here. I recommend it highly for hikers or walkers. There are some really neat things to see while hiking the trails.Written 7 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- William SShakopee, MN111 contributionsWe toured the mansion with a Guide that had actually known the Mayo family and been to the house when it was actually a house. In addition to the info you would expect to hear about the house and furnishings she added info she know about the family. It was great. Also the tour was more than an hour and then you are free to walk around out side on the beautiful grounds.Written 21 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sam PLittle Rock, AR120 contributionsI’m happy we took the detour from our appointment to go see this museum. It was a little hard to find. The building was locked to patients so we had to find another way around. We visited the museum in the hospital first then made our was across the street and up the elevator to this museum. It had brochures and freebies and lots of historic medical memorabilia. Worth a quick walk through.Written 9 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dina WSurprise, AZ3 contributionsIf you decide to include the Plummer House on your bucket list to Rochester, MN, I hope Grace will be your docent. We met her at the Mayowood tour the day before, which is another excellent tour! Grace continued to fully live up to her name as we continued to find out. She was just as excited to see us as we were to see her. I was blessed to receive one of Grace's works of art as a gift, which I proudly display in my entryway.
Oh, and the home is interesting, to say the least. You must go down to the basement.
DateWritten 11 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Angelique LEscanaba, MI469 contributionsAbsolutely the most beautiful, family friendly park I have been to! The Veterans Memorial brings chills it is so beautiful! They are in the process of adding a memorial for fallen police officers that even not finished is Beautiful and touching! The park has a playground, ball diamond, golf course, running track, bicycle paths, bridges over the river, pools with water slides, I am sure I am forgetting something, but it is worth checking out, even if you just want a walk in the park!Written 12 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wendy MDickinson, ND3 contributionsBeautiful facility and the staff is top notch and very helpful. Around every corner there is someone to help yoy find your destination and they acknowledge your existence. They actually appear to enjoy their jobs.Written 2 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lori DMinnesota39 contributionsTHIS IS OUR GO TO WINERY IN ROCHESTER! If you haven't been out to see this amazing winery, you are missing out! Dustin has awesome wines and ciders! This week chef Sofia out did herself with the basil lemon penne! Remember to book in advance for food so they know how much is make. Oven brick pizza on Fridays starts soon! It is always our favorite o. FRIDAYS! Come enjoy the beautiful grounds and amazing wine in this quiet venue. It is just a short drive outside of Rochester.Written 6 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aloha GArlington, VA1 contributionWalk the Douglas trail. It is comfortable and full of people taking the time to exercise: walking, jogging, biking. Very pleasant! I liked my visit to Rochester.Written 11 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jer bBristol, CT1,855 contributionsMy daughter and I visited the Assisi couples in order for me to attend daily mass, which was a wonderful experience. The convent and its chapel are on beautiful grounds high above the city with gorgeous views all about. The building is very beautifully constructed and well taken care of. The chapel has very interesting stained glass windows with almost art deco designs and stations of the cross made with the mosaic technique. After mass, one of the sisters of St. Francis took us on a tour through the complex in and out of beautifully decorated parlors and down a long corridor that displays the history of the convent over many years. There is a cafeteria but that is only for the use of the sisters themselves. It was one of the highlights of my trip to Rochester and I left with a feeling of internal peace.Written 22 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KKLMinnesotaBaxter, MN985 contributionsGood beer! Good pretzels! We went on a Sunday night about 5:15. We couldn’t order a pizza because they close at 6:00 P.M. on Sundays. We ordered a pretzel instead. Beers were good! Pretzel tasty! Plenty of room for the 10 of us! My Grandaughter is a Harry Potter fan and loves their “Butter beer”!! Butterscotch- not root beer!!Written 7 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David K8 contributionsI had a flight of beers. Of course, some were better than others. Some were quite tasty. My regret was that I bought a souvenir glass and when I gave it as a present we found that some of the logo was missing.Written 11 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dustythoughtsManchester, CT2,128 contributionsSilver Lake is a nice, manmade lake that offers a lot of outdoor activities: you can walk, jog, or bike on the 2-mile trail around the lake, or rent a boat to paddle around the lake itself. There are also spaces to picnic, play soccer or baseball, and rent a space for an event. Watch out for the Canadian geese, though - there are a lot of them, and they leave a lot of droppings. I think that the town could do a better job of cleaning up the goose poop, as it gets in the way of enjoying the outdoor space.Written 23 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester
- The top attractions to visit in Rochester are:
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
- Mayowood Historic Home
- The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite
- Plummer House
- Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
- The best outdoor activities in Rochester according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
- Douglas Trail
- Silver Lake
- Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center
- Izaak Walton Wetlands
- The most popular things to do in Rochester with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
- Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
- UNRAVELED Escape Room
- Douglas Trail
- Silver Lake